Infomaker's definitions

fob

Subgenre of the Asian Community

Acronym for "Fresh of the Boat". Commonly used for first generation immigrants. Applies to all, even if they did not come by boat.

Common Characteristics of a Fob:
1. Abuses free samples
2. Steals napkins
3. Speaks fobbish
4. Lifestyle coincides with the country of birth

Can also be used as a degrading term towards Asians.

Is that fob trying to eat jello with chopsticks?

by Infomaker June 29, 2003